Health Benefits of Flaxseed!
This plant is located on the western prairies of Canada. It bears fruit and inside are glossy brown seeds. 
The seeds are best digested when ground to a fine texture or used as an oil. They have a sweet, nutty flavor.Flax seeds can be used internally or externally. Internally, you can sprinkle ground up flax seeds on foods like oatmeal, mixed vegetables, cereals and breads. 
Externally, flax seeds can be used for making homemade soap and other homemade skin care products! The benefits of flaxseed are numerous!A clear to yellowish oil is pressed from the seeds, resulting in flaxseed oil or linseed oil. Instead of grinding up flaxseeds, some find it easier to take a recommended dosage of flaxseed oil. Add it to a protein shake or just a glass of water. Read all storing instructions and expiration dates on packages of flaxseed and flaxseed oil. Refrigeration is necessary to avoid rancidity. Discard any products with an unpleasant or rancid odor.
BENEFITS OF FLAXSEED / FLAXSEED OIL: FIBER: The fiber found in flaxseed contains a balance of soluble and insoluble fiber. This fiber helps clean the colon, inhibits the formation of disease causing organisms in the intestine, stabilizes blood sugar levels and is a natural laxative. Fiber maintains proper functioning of the digestive system and acts like a sweeper, cleaning the colon of toxins, metabolic waste and dried mucus. PROTEIN: Flaxseed provides essential protein for the body. It is considered to be a complete amino acid, essential for healthy metabolism and the absorption of nutrients. Its high quality protein source helps maintain healthy hair, skin and nails. Its protein source increases energy, as well! For every 100 grams of flaxseeds, you average 25 to 30 grams of protein. LIGNANS: (Natural Anti-Bacterial Nutrients) One hundred times more lignans are found in flaxseeds than wheat bran, rye, oats, and soybeans. Lignans have anti-viral, anti-tumor, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. They reduce the activity of free radicals and flush excess estrogen out of the body, reducing estrogen-linked cancers. Lignans are found in flaxseeds themselves but not in the extracted oil. Some brands of supplement have lignans added during the production phase. MUCILAGE: Mucilage forms from flaxseeds after soaking them for about thirty minutes. This mucilage has the consistency of light oil, which lubricates and absorbs toxins, well. It helps to prevent toxic build up in the bowels and makes a gentle, non-irritating, laxative. VITAMINS & MINERALS: Flaxseeds contain an impressive list of vitamins and minerals including: vitamin B1, B2, B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, calcium, sulfur, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, silicon, copper, nickel, molybdenum, chromium, cobalt, iron, carotene, zinc, magnesium, riboflavin, niacin, folate, selenium and pantothenic acid. These vitamins and minerals maintain healthy cardiovascular system, colon, brain function, skin, boosts immunity, metabolic system, circulatory system, and more! ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS: Omega 3 & Omega 6 Omega 3 fatty acids: lower LDL, (bad cholesterol), improves brain function, (memory, performance, behavioral functions), lowers risk of heart disease, lowers blood pressure, reduces risk of estrogen linked cancer, reduces symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, (joint pain and morning stiffness), and reduces inflammation. Omega 6 fatty acids: improve brain function, stimulate skin and hair growth, maintain healthy bones, regulate metabolism and maintain the reproductive system. Both omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids are necessary for human well-being. Since the body cannot make these essential fatty acids, they must be found in external sources.
The benefits of flaxseed are found in
homemade skin care
products! It can be used in making homemade soap, lotions, creams, balms and other skin care products!It improves skin conditions such as: eczema, psoriasis, inflammation, acne, rosacea, dry and mature skin by providing healthy cellular activity and skin regeneration. It softens skin, heals abrasions, reduces scars, heals burns, reduces the redness of rashes, and reduces inflammation. Use flaxseed oil as a soap making oil. When combining it with calendula oil and mango butter, it offers soothing relief for dry skin. The health benefits of flaxseed oil and flaxseed are found inside and out!
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The health benefits of flaxseed comes from this blue flowering plant, called linum usitatissimum. 